A landlord who thinks the Coronation is a 'slap in the face' for taxpayers has told how he's setting up an 'anti-Coronation safe space' - and fundraising for charities instead.
The Dog and Partridge in Sheffield will mark the occasion by not celebrating at all.
However, the Irish boozer will be holding a get-together for those who 'aren't interested in the whole palaver'.
Landlord Conor Smith told the Mirror: "We've been feeling a bit uncomfortable with the whole thing for a while. It's just to do with the economy and the financial side of it.
"I just feel like it's a bit of a slap in the face for the taxpayers really, to have to have to foot the bill for this extravagant party when the King is one of the wealthiest people on the planet, and there are people in the country that can't afford to eat."
He added: "We're not trying to be divisive about it or cause upset. We just think there are better things to spend money on so that's what we're going to focus on. It's not to be antagonistic."
The pub is taking collections for Sheffield-based S6 Foodbank and Shelter.
Conor said sugar and dried pasta products are not needed at this time but that in-date tinned food and toiletries are welcome. Punters can also donate to both charities online either through Sheffield S6 Foodbank's JustGiving page or Shelter's website.
The pub first announced its plan after punters asked if the landlord would be celebrating the royal occasion at the venue on Trippet Lane.
"We don't, and certainly won't, have any plans. If that's your thing, enjoy, but there'll be no mention of it in this pub," pub bosses wrote in a post on Facebook.
Soon after Conor went a step further and created an online page for the event. It states: "There'll be songs played, special drinks available, and no flag waving!"
In the days since the response has been 'wonderful', according to the landlord, with praise coming in from all directions.
The pub has also received a visit from a member of anti-monarchy group, Republic, though the pub is not affiliated with the campaign group.
"He just wanted to shake my hand and say thanks," Conor said. "He didn't want a drink or anything. He was just on his way down to the Crucible to watch the snooker, but he'd heard about us on social media and came looking for us just to stick his head in and say well done. So that was quite nice."
